Stratford library reopens to public

Patrons are required to wear a face mask at all times, no seating will be available and “brisk browsing” will be encouraged. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

NWS: It will feel like 100 degrees today and Tuesday

Temperatures Monday and Tuesday will be about eight degrees above normal. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

State parks close, full to capacity, as heat wave settles on Connecticut

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection declared three state parks filled to allowable capacity Sunday morning, with more expected as temperatures soared into the 90s. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Police search for attacker in Cromwell assault, car theft

A Cromwell man was assaulted early Sunday morning, as his car was being stolen. Police were looking for the attacker. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Cromwell Police Department 860-635-2256. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

After years of underinvestment, Connecticut health officials racing to perfect coronavirus contact tracing before the possibility of a COVID-19 resurgence in the fall

During a summer lull in COVID-19 infections, Connecticut is working out the bugs out of a contact tracing program to isolate and squash viral hot spots that could arise from the reopening of schools or a general coronavirus resurgence in the fall. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Police to demonstrate Monday in Fairfield against reform bill

The department said the demonstration is intended to “express serious public safety concerns regarding the well-intentioned police reform bill that was presented before the House of Representatives.” Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

High temps bring heat watch to CT early in the week

Temperatures are expected to reach the low 90’s Sunday, Monday and Tuesday with light breezes and a slight chance of thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Photos: Fairfield Museum & History Center revives ‘Old Burying Ground’ walking tour

Usually the tour is given once a month and on holidays, but last week was the first tour given since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

As $600 weekly unemployment benefits end, a wave of evictions is expected in Connecticut

With the federal moratorium on evictions and enhanced $600-a-week unemployment benefits both expiring Friday, Connecticut housing advocates are expecting to see a flood of eviction notices. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Judge orders courtrooms and criminal files opened in a ruling for the Courant in its challenge of a new law that sealed cases against teens charged with violent felonies

U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea concluded that the 10-month old state law violates first amendment rights of access courts by sealing cases against 15, 16 and 17-year olds charged with murder, rape and other serious crimes. The law, the Juvenile Transfer Act, was written to seal records and close courtrooms when the cases against…

Daily coronavirus updates: As cases surge in nation, Connecticut continues to slow growth of COVID-19

The state’s hospitalizations also dipped Friday, after three straight days of increases. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Wreath placed to honor Bridgeport firefighters killed in line of duty a decade ago

BRIDGEPORT — It has been a decade since two Bridgeport firefighters were killed battling a blaze on Elmwood Avenue. On Friday, a wreath was placed next to the memorial for firefighters Michel Baik and Lt. Steven Velasquez, at the fire station on Ocean Terrace. The firefighters, both assigned to Ladder Truck 11, died on July…

CT DEEP sending team to fight California wildfires

The crew assembled at DEEP’s Eastern District Headquarters in Marlborough Friday afternoon. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Stratford library reopens to public July 27

Patrons are required to wear a face mask at all times, no seating will be available and “brisk browsing” will be encouraged. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Analysis: Key moments in Connecticut’s COVID battle

Here’s a timeline of coronavirus in Connecticut. It’s only been four months, but a lot has happened in that time. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Fire damages Westport house under renovations near Compo Beach

The fire occurred early Friday morning at a home on Roosevelt Road. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Police accountability passes House after seven-and-a-half-hour debate in all-nighter

In a long night in a State Capitol closed to the public, the House barely agreed to include a measure that exposes cops to lawsuits. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Gov. Ned Lamont issues order easing coronavirus-related workers compensation claims for front line workers

Gov. Ned Lamont issued an executive order Friday making it easier for employees who may be exposed to the coronavirus to claim workers compensation. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Connecticut restaurants and bars are celebrating National Tequila Day Friday. Here are some specials.

Margaritas, shots, neat, on the rocks, flights: However you like it, July 24 is dedicated to tequila. These Connecticut restaurants and bars offer specials for the occasion. (All specials are available July 24 unless otherwise noted.) Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Since Connecticut’s travel advisory, Bradley Airport is seeing fewer passengers. That could be permanent.

The travel advisory aimed to reduce out-of-state travel — and it apparently has. But the public health success could mean permanent damage for Bradley International Airport. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Route 15 crash causing heavy delays in Milford

The accident, reported at 8:08 a.m., has closed the left lane between Exits 56 and 55. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Storms dump more than 2 inches of rain in CT

Monroe received 2.15 inches, the highest rainfall total in the state. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Feature your business, services, products, events & news. Submit Website.